English–Japanese

“tire” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaiya

Example

自転車のタイヤに空気を入れます。ji ten sha no ta i ya ni kū ki o i re ma su

I put air in my bicycle tire.

Illustration for タイヤ (tire)

How to say “tire” in Japanese

“Tire” in Japanese is タイヤ (taiya).

Refers to the fitted outer ring that cushions a wheel and helps it grip a road or path.

Full entry for タイヤ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with タイヤ

旅行の前にタイヤの空気圧を確認します。ryo kō no mae ni ta i ya no kū ki atsu o kaku nin shi ma su

I check the tire pressure before a trip.

Tips for using タイヤ

  • The English word tire has a second common use as a verb meaning to make someone tired, while タイヤ (taiya) refers only to the wheel covering.

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